YEARLY HIGH
4.7059 TWD
YEARLY LOW
4.4158 TWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.5580 TWD

2018 CNY to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CNY to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 11, valuing the pair at 4.7059. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 4.4158.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2901 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.5791 to the December average rate of 4.4647, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.7059 was up 0.70% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.6731, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 117,648 TWD
2017 Average 112,590 TWD
Yearly Trough Low 110,396 TWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,252.15 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.7103
4.4117
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to TWD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 4.6372, compared to 4.4787 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1585 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.6372
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.4787

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.1147 TWD (High: 4.6021 / Low: 4.4873). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0412 TWD (High: 4.4570 / Low: 4.4158).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1147
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0412

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1048 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1048

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 4.6854) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.3772), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3082 (+7.04%).

2018 Avg (May) 4.6854
2017 Avg (May) 4.3772

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.6336 4.5222 4.5791
February 4.6686 4.5608 4.6262
March 4.6475 4.5953 4.6171
April 4.6985 4.6137 4.6639
May 4.7059 4.6594 4.6854
June 4.6857 4.6024 4.6518
July 4.6021 4.4873 4.5470
August 4.5100 4.4467 4.4823
September 4.5060 4.4319 4.4776
October 4.5022 4.4361 4.4643
November 4.4570 4.4158 4.4366
December 4.5000 4.4325 4.4647